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15,000 Hindi-Speaking Autorickshaw Drivers Receive Marathi Training Certificates
About 15,000 autorickshaw drivers who speak Hindi completed a basic Marathi course.
They received certificates showing that they finished the training.
The drivers often speak with passengers from many language backgrounds.
The lessons taught Marathi words and phrases used in everyday conversations.
The training may help drivers communicate more easily with passengers.
It may also help them during routine interactions with transport authorities.
Local MLA Prakash Surve organized the initiative.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde handed out the certificates in Borivali.
This was the first batch of drivers to complete the programme.
Around 15,000 Hindi-speaking autorickshaw drivers from North India received certificates after completing Marathi language training.
The initiative was undertaken by local MLA Prakash Surve.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde distributed the certificates at a programme in Borivali on Wednesday.
The training covered basic Marathi for everyday conversations and public-facing interactions.
Organizers said the programme aims to improve communication between drivers, passengers and authorities across Mumbai.
- Who
- Around 15,000 Hindi-speaking autorickshaw drivers, with certificates distributed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde; MLA Prakash Surve undertook the initiative.
- What
- The drivers completed basic Marathi language training and received certificates.
- Where
- At a programme in Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- When
- The certificates were distributed on Wednesday; the programme marked completion of the first batch.
- Why
- To encourage Marathi use in daily interactions and improve communication with passengers and authorities.
Key facts
- Participants
- Around 15,000 Hindi-speaking autorickshaw drivers
- Training language
- Marathi
- Training focus
- Basic Marathi for everyday conversations and public-facing interactions
- Programme location
- Borivali, Mumbai
- Certificate distributor
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
- Initiative lead
- Local MLA Prakash Surve
- Other official present
- Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik
Sources
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